Birds & Blooms on MSN

What to Do If You See a Bald-Faced Hornet Nest

Faced Hornet Nest Look Like? “What kind of hive is in my tree?” asks Birds & Blooms reader Caren Holderman of Kankakee, Illinois. Birding experts Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman say, Several kinds of wasps ...
Union Leader

The Outside Story: Burgeoning black bear populations

A few nights ago, I heard a crash on the front porch and flicked on the light to reveal a black bear’s reflective eyes. It ...
Hunker on MSN

Attract More Birds To Your Feeder With Oats (& Why It Works)

Birds love to eat a lot of things, and oats are one of them. Are oats good for them, though? Why do they like them? Here are ...
The Cool Down

Homeowner devastated by unexpected violation notice from HOA: 'I cried twice because I was so upset'

HOAs taking aim at bird feeders is unfortunately not a new concept, with many justifying the ban as a way to keep properties ...